Senate Bill 279 aims to establish a grant program for law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin to acquire data-sharing platforms. The bill mandates the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award these grants, with specific criteria that the data-sharing platforms must meet. These criteria include the ability to integrate data from common law enforcement systems in real-time, eliminate redundant records, restrict access to information based on various parameters, and ensure secure data sharing among agencies. Additionally, the platforms must be accessible on commonly used devices, comply with Criminal Justice Information Services standards, and allow law enforcement agencies to retain rights to their data.

To support the implementation of this grant program, the bill allows the Joint Committee on Finance to provide up to $2,000,000 in each fiscal year of the 2025-27 biennium upon request from the DOJ. This funding is intended to facilitate the acquisition of data-sharing platforms that meet the outlined requirements, thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of law enforcement operations in Wisconsin.